In the past we had to do a lot of explaining to various bodies for our actions but it’s not like that anymore, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the head of the Guards’ aerospace division said, according to Fars. Photo - File

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In the past we had to do a lot of explaining to various bodies for our actions but it’s not like that anymore, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the head of the Guards’ aerospace division said, according to Fars. Photo - File

Beirut: Iran has increased its missile production three-fold, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander said on Wednesday, according to the Fars news service.

The commander did not explain during what time period the production increase had taken place.

"In the past we had to do a lot of explaining to various bodies for our actions but it’s not like that anymore,” Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the head of the Guards’ aerospace division said, according to Fars.

"Our production has increased three-fold compared to the past," he said, referring to missiles.

The government, parliament and other Iranian officials had, in particular, agreed on the need for ground-to-ground missiles, Hajizadeh said.

Fars gave no further details.

France’s foreign minister visited Iran on Monday on a delicate mission to reaffirm Europe’s support for a nuclear deal that opened Iran’s economy, while echoing US concern about its missile programme and role in regional conflicts.